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If you are suffering from acne you and your esthetician should be aware of all cosmetic formulation side effects, but the comedogenicity also depends of the percentage of the incriminated ingredient. If the ingredient is at the top of the ingredient listing and it is highly comedogenic, avoid using the product, if it is the last ingredient of the listing chances… read more →

I have been working with cellulite for the last 18 years and it seems there is a new miracle machine every year! So, faced with so many choices, what should a woman do? -The orange peel cellulite- The first step is to understand what cellulite really is, I have seen hundreds of cases and all have some level of… read more →

Bonjour ! Did you know oils could be COMEDOGENIC ? Some oils used in skin care products, have a tendency to clog pores, promote blackheads, pimples, and cyst… No Worries some are still great, you just need to learn more about them Here are 3 tips to figure out if your oil in your skin care product is comedogenic. Comedogenicity index (see table… read more →

If you are already using a prescription acne medication or are considering a drastic step such as Accutane, you should be aware of how the recommended course of treatment will work so you can make informed decisions and know what changes you might see in your skin and your body. There are plenty of acne prescriptions available from Portland dermatologists and… read more →

I am back from Paris and everyone is talking about the microbiome… The microbiota refers to the 100 billions of bacteria that lives in and our body, the term microbiome is simply the genetic material of these microorganisms. 99% of these bacteria reside in our intestine (intestinal flora) and can weigh up to 4 lbs. Imagine: 1 gram of poop… read more →